Behind the scenes
The creators of the feature film
GRAND PRIX OF EUROPE is produced by Michael Mack, managing partner of the Europa-Park Resort and founder of the entertainment company MACK Magic. The director is Waldemar Fast, who has been working in the animation industry as a director and animator for more than 20 years and has been part of numerous successful productions.
MACK Magic enchants an international audience with captivating story worlds and unforgettable characters.
MACK Magic is devoted to the development of captivating transmedia story worlds and unforgettable characters. The focus is on creating international media and IP brands that can be experienced with all senses – from film and TV productions to publishing and licensing products, theme park attractions and much more.
GRAND PRIX OF EUROPE is being created in close collaboration between MACK Magic and the executive studio MACK Animation from Hanover, one of the leading European animation studios, known for cinema hits such as 'Animals United' and the 'Happy Family' franchise. GRAND PRIX OF EUROPE combines the diverse skills of the MACK Group in storytelling, IP development and film production.
Warner Bros. Discovery is one of the leading companies in the television, film and streaming sectors.
Warner Bros. Discovery, one the world's leading media and entertainment companies, creates and distributes the world's most diverse and comprehensive portfolio of content and brands in television, film and streaming. The media and entertainment company is available in more than 220 countries and territories and in 50 languages, inspiring, informing and entertaining a global audience through its iconic brands and products.
After successful collaborations on projects such as 'Happy Family', Warner Bros. Discovery is now bringing the fast-paced animated film GRAND PRIX OF EUROPE with Ed & Edda to cinemas in German-speaking countries in summer 2025.
The Europa-Park Resort is an internationally popular short-break destination for the whole family and home to Ed & Edda.
While in 1975, 250,000 guests visited Europa-Park, the Europa-Park Resort is now one of the most visited tourist destinations in Germany, with more than six million visitors a year. The Europa-Park Resort is more than a theme park – it is also a top-class conference centre and a popular location for events and TV productions. With the Rulantica water world and the largest connected hotel resort in Germany, the resort is a unique short-break destination for visitors from all over the world.
MACK Magic is releasing a special milestone in the history of the Mack family business in 2025 to mark the 50th anniversary of Europa-Park: the first 90-minute cinema film starring the park's mascots.
Michael Mack
Producer of the cinema film
Founder of the entertainment company MACK Magic and Managing Partner of the Europa-Park Resort, Michael Mack is the driving force behind the constant development of Ed & Edda. Under the MACK Magic brand, Michael Mack produces films and series with well-known brands such as Madame Freudenreich, Alpha Mods P.D., Fina & the Yomis and the Adventure Club of Europe. The 90-minute animation adventure GRAND PRIX OF EUROPE, co-produced with Warner Bros. Discovery, is the first feature film to be released. As a creator and producer, he realises the vision of family entertainment with thrilling films, products and experiences from the extensive brand universe of the MACK Group.